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Get Up & Get Outside It’s a New Year
Welcome to a new year, I have everything crossed that it is going to be an improvement on the last one…not a hard achievement, but still. Let’s start this one off with fresh eyes and a positive attitude, so let’s get up & get outside.
Did you put on a little?
I am sure a few of us have packed on a few extra pounds over the holidays. I for one have definitely noticed my belt is a couple of notches looser than it was last year. That being said, I do hope everyone has managed to get some form of exercise over the New Year and been able to get out with their furry best friends.
Is Your Pet Getting Enough Exercise?
There are a few signs to look out for if your dog is not getting enough exercise:
- They are putting on weight. A bit of an obvious one, but like I said it’s clear I have not got enough exercise over the holidays so that is why I am going to step it up a gear this month. If you notice a similar trait in your own dogs or pets in general, it would be good to up their activity levels either with indoor or outdoor activities.
- They become destructive. All that pent up energy needs to go somewhere, try to direct it away from your new slippers.
- They look depressed. Just like humans, dogs release endorphins when they exercise and those endorphins stimulate good, happy feelings. Get out there and get releasing some endorphins.
- They have trouble sleeping. With energy to burn, even “tired” dogs can become restless. If they can’t seem to sleep well, either during naps or during the night, they are probably not getting enough of a workout during the day.
- They are quite vocal. Some dogs will bark or whine to try and get their owner’s attention if they want to run and play. As the keeper of the walks, they know who to come to.
- They are playing too rough. They might have so much excess energy they are finding it difficult to control themselves. Particularly if you have other pets or small children, it’s important to exercise your dog fully so they can burn off some of that manic energy.
Get Up & Get Outside
I have spoken briefly there about the advantages of exercise and how it will help release endorphins in your dog but the same benefit will happen to you. Getting out with your best friend will help your own cardiovascular and physical shape whilst also boosting your mood, lowering your blood pressure, strengthen your bond with your pet, and keep you motivated to exercise regularly.
They say the hardest step is the first one but once you are out and into that schedule you will see a change in your dog’s personality, and hopefully, those signs previously mentioned will be a thing of the past.
How Can We Help?
This month, for our petplace plus+ members, we have some fantastic offers with our slow feeders, treat puzzle dispensers (for those finding it harder to get out), and across our latest Kurgo outdoor range to help you get ready to hit those wintery trails.
If you believe your dog may be on the wrong feed and you need support in changing them over to a lighter feed, then please do get in touch with us or come into the store and speak with one of our team about moving your dog on to a more suitable feed.
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